Jest Nelson has sent fans wild for more reason than one as she prepared to release her first solo single.
The singer is going it alone after leaving Little Mix at the end of last year.
Jesy, 30, left The X Factor made band after nine years, saying the high-profile role had “taken a toll” on her mental health.
She has since signed a solo deal with Polydor Records, the British label that is part of Universal Music Group, joining the ranks of The Rolling Stones, Haim, Ellie Goulding and Celeste.
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And she completely started afresh, worrying fans as she deleted all of her posts on Instagram, as well as unfollowed everyone on the social media platform.
But she is back and teasing fans with details of her first piece of solo work.
First she explained to her millions of fans that she is embarking on a new chapter and on Tuesday evening, Jesy posted a new snap to her page - and set pulses racing.
She sizzled in a Union Jack patterned bikini which she donned for the polaroid snap, surrounded by a group of men.
Jesy completed the look with white high-top trainers and sport socks while wearing her long brunette locks down, under a matching headscarf.
"What a queen I'm ready," one fan commented.
Another gushed: "JESY NELSON IS COMING TO SLAYYY."
"Your body is on fire," a third added.
A fourth said: "Yesss jesy getting ready to light up the world."
The bottom of the bordered image had 'Boyz '21' scrawled across it and Jesy captioned the post in the same way.
This has lead fans to believe this is the name of her first solo track - and have even predicted it is a collaboration with Nicki Minaj as it's the only account Jesy follows on Instagram.
"WITH NICKI MINAJ OMMGGG," one said.
Another commented: "We know its a collab w Nicki!!!."
"Jesy Ft nicki minaj let’s goooo," a third added.
Jesy has also been spotted filming a new music video with a huge dance group.
Footage, filmed in Edgware, north London, was filmed by a local resident, shows Jesy dancing among the group while an upbeat track plays.
The man who filmed the video said: "I wasn't sure at first, but when I started listening properly to the track, it definitely sounds like Nicki Minaj - you can just tell.
"It was an exciting day!"
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